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China's crude storage flow slumped in September: Russell

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 20, 2025

China's crude stockpile flow dropped dramatically in September, as lower imports combined with increased refinery processing reduced the excess that was available to store. China's crude oil surplus was 570,000 barrels a day (bpd), down from 1,01 million bpd, in September.

China's crude storage flow slumped in September: Russell

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 20, 2025

China's crude stockpile fell sharply in September, as a result of lower imports and increased refinery processing. According to calculations based upon official data, China's crude surplus in September was 570,000 barrels a day (bpd), down from 1,01 million bpd during August.

Algeria purchases about 400,000 tonnes of durum wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 16, 2025

European traders reported on Thursday that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC purchased approximately 400,000 metric tonnes of durum wheat at an international auction which ended on Wednesday. Algeria often purchases more than the nominal 50,000 tons sought in the tender.

Qatar reduces December al-Shaheen term oil price amid excess supply sources say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 16, 2025

QatarEnergy, a state-owned company, has cut the price of al-Shaheen oil loadings in December by more than one year, according to several sources in the trade. The market was hampered by an abundance of Middle Eastern crude oil. Sources said…

Jordanian traders claim that Jordan has only one bidder in the 120,000-ton barley tender.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 15, 2025

According to traders, only one trading firm is believed to have participated in the international bid on Wednesday by Jordan's state grain buyer to buy up to 120,00 metric tons animal feed barley. Trading house Bunge was thought to be the participant.

Jordan Issues a tender to Buy Up to 120,000 Metric Tons of Wheat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 15, 2025

The state grain buyer of Jordan has announced an international tender for up to 120,000 tons of milling whey that can come from optional origins. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is October 21, 2010. The traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan's previous tender of 120…

Jordan purchases about 60,000 tonnes of wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 14, 2025

In an international auction held on Tuesday, Jordan's state grain buyer bought about 60,000 metric tonnes of hard milling whey from optional origins. They said that it was estimated to have been purchased from CHS trading house at a cost of $262.50 per ton…

Infantino: FIFA will help Gaza rebuild its football infrastructure

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 14, 2025

Following the peace summit held in Egypt on Monday, FIFA President Gianni Infantino promised to support efforts to rebuild the football infrastructure in Gaza. This is part of a larger post-war reconstruction effort. Infantino attended the meeting in Sharm El-Sheikh, a resort on the Red Sea.

Saudi Arabia purchases 500,000 tons wheat from Saudi investors abroad

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 13, 2025

Saudi Arabia's General Food Security Authority, the country's largest state wheat-buying agency, said Monday that it had bought around 500,000 metric tonnes of wheat from Saudi investors overseas. On the social media platform X, GFSA announced…

US sanctions China refinery and others for Iran oil purchases

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 9, 2025

On Thursday, President Donald Trump's administration announced that the U.S. had imposed sanctions against about 100 individuals and entities, including a Chinese refinery and terminal independent of China, which helped Iran in its oil and petrochemicals trading.

ADNOC to pay out $43 billion as dividends by 2030

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 8, 2025

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company announced on Wednesday that six of its publicly listed subsidiaries would distribute 158 billion AED (43.02 billion dollars) in dividends before 2030. ADNOC Gas signed a contract worth 146,9 billion AED (40 billion dollars) for the Ruwais project.

Jordanian traders report that the country has issued a tender for up to 120,000 tons of wheat.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 8, 2025

The state grain buyer of Jordan has announced an international tender for up to 120,000 tons of milling whey that can come from a variety or origins. European traders confirmed this on Wednesday. The deadline for submitting price offers is October 14.

Industry group: France will supply two-thirds of Morocco's soft grain needs.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 7, 2025

Intercereales' Philippe Heusele said that French wheat exporters would supply Morocco with 3.5 million tons of soft wheat, or two thirds, during the 2025-2026 harvest season. Moroccan traders and French grains associations Synacomex estimate…

Saudi Arabia purchases 455,000 tons wheat through a tender

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 6, 2025

The General Food Security Authority of Saudi Arabia (GFSA) announced on Monday that the country purchased 455,000 metric tonnes of wheat at an international tender in December and early January. In a press release, Ahmad Al-Fares, CEO of GFSA…

Minister: Turkey is in discussions with Morocco about renting out a natural gas regasification system

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 2, 2025

Alparslan Bayraktar, the Energy Minister of Turkey, said that talks are underway with Morocco to rent out a regasification vessel. Bayraktar told CNN Turk that Turkey has recently begun using its floating storage and regasification units (FSRU) for export…

Israeli Navy intercepts Gaza aid flotilla with Greta Thulberg

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 2, 2025

Israeli forces intercepted 40 boats, carrying foreign activists and aid to Gaza. This included Swedish activist Greta Thönberg. The incident sparked international protests and condemnation on Thursday. The cameras broadcasting the live feeds…

US Gulf Coast fuel imports reach 2.5-year high amid Venezuelan and Russian sanctions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 2, 2025

According to preliminary data from ship tracking, analysts, and a refinery, fuel oil imports into the U.S. Gulf Coast reached a record high of two-and-a half years in September. This was due to an increase in cargoes coming from the Middle East…

Saudi Arabia seeks 420,000 tons of wheat in a tender

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 2, 2025

General Food Security Authority said Thursday that Saudi Arabia had issued a tender for the purchase of 420,000 metric tonnes of hard milling grain. GFSA stated in a press release that the delivery of wheat with a 12.5% protein content is planned for December to January.

Jordan purchases 60,000 tons of feed Barley at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 1, 2025

European traders reported that Jordan's state grain purchaser purchased approximately 60,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley in an international bid seeking up to 122,000 tons on Wednesday. The traders reported that the barley had been purchased…

Italy's Navy Leaves Gaza Flotilla As Risk of Israeli Attack Increases

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 30, 2025

The Italian Defence Ministry announced on Tuesday that the Italian navy would stop following the international aid flotilla once it reached a distance of 150 nautical miles (278 kilometers) from the shore. The Global Sumud Flotilla is a group of over 40 civilian boats…